🚨 Latest 2025 win: H.214, Rep. Decker's bill to raise cash assistance grants, has received a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities. Thank you all for all the advocacy and support to #EndDeepPovertyNow in MA!

We want to hear directly from MA families whose lives have been impacted by cash assistance grants. We invite you to share your story with us: bit.ly/RaiseGrants #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

Lift Our Kids is a coalition of 160+ organizations fighting to raise cash assistance grants and end Deep Poverty in MA. To learn more visit our website: www.liftourkidsma.org. #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli Photo credit: Francois Visuals. www.francoisvisuals.com

Cash assistance grants aren’t enough to cover basic needs, let alone a holiday meal. 84 House members and 26 Senators have co-sponsored the Act to Lift Kids out of Deep Poverty. Ask your legislators to tell House and Senate leaders that raising grants is a priority.

A big thank you to all of our partners who joined us for a day of lobbying and advocacy at the State House. Our coalition remains committed to our goal of raising cash assistance grants for all low income families in MA. #EndDeepPovertyNow

“What happens when food runs out?” That’s the question we’ve been hearing over and over again from panic-stricken callers to our FoodSource Hotline. Since last Saturday, tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents have already lost access to their SNAP benefits.

#SNAP can’t stop! USDA must act now to release funds & keep food on the table. If they won’t, MA must step up to protect families from hunger. Take action ➡️ projectbread.quorum.us/campaign/145...

Lift Our Kids is a coalition of 160+ organizations fighting to raise cash assistance grants and end Deep Poverty in MA. To learn more visit our website: liftourkidsma.org #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli Photo credit: Francois Visuals. Thank you, Ferns! www.francoisvisuals.com

Good news! @saldidomenico.bsky.social's bill to raise cash assistance grants, S. 118, received a favorable poll from Senate members of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities. Thank you to all of our supporters for fighting to #EndDeepPovertyNow

Check out this Everett Independent article highlighting the testimony of one of our legislative champions, @saldidomenico.bsky.social who testified last week in support of An Act to Lift Kids out of Deep Poverty: everettindependent.com/2025/10/01/d... #EndDeepPoverty #mapoli

#LiftOurKidsMA is grateful to Amanda Mills, a recipient of cash assistance, who testified in support of An Act to Lift Our Kids out of Deep Poverty. TY Amanda for sharing your story & being a powerful reminder that the legislature must raise grants to #EndDeepPoverty in MA!

Thank you to both Betsy Gwin (@masslawreform.bsky.social), one of the leaders of the #LiftOurKidsMA Coalition, and Tasmiah Ahmad (@masslawreform.bsky.social) for testifying in support of H.214/S.118 to #LiftOurKidsMA out of Deep Poverty! #EndDeepPoverty #mapoli

TY to one of our legislative champions, @saldidomenico.bsky.social who last week testified in support of An Act to Lift Our Kids out of Deep Poverty. He understands how cash assistance grants are a lifeline for MA families, and the LOK Coalition cannot thank him enough for his tireless advocacy!

Thank you to both Richard Sheward (Children's Health Watch) and Cat Quirion (HopeWell) for testifying in support of H.214/S.118 to #LiftOurKidsMA out of Deep Poverty! #EndDeepPoverty #mapoli

Thank you to Suzanne Stillinger (New Village) for her powerful testimony to raise cash assistance grants for low income families in MA. The #LiftOurKidsMA coalition is grateful to Suzanne for sharing her story to legislators & her continued work to lift kids out of Deep Poverty!

Palma McLaughlin (@lwvma.bsky.social) testified in support of An Act to Lift Our Kids out of Deep Poverty, she shared the benefits that raising cash assistance grants will have on recipients & MA. Thank you Palma for being a part of #LOKMA & advocating to #EndDeepPovertyNow!

A big thank you to all of our coalition partners who spoke at the #LiftOurKids rally in support of raising cash assistance grants for families living in Deep Poverty. We could not do this without your continued support. #EndDeepPovertyNow (Part 2)

A big thank you to all of our coalition partners who spoke at the #LiftOurKids rally in support of raising cash assistance grants for families living in Deep Poverty. We could not do this without your continued support. #EndDeepPovertyNow (Part 1)

This week our legislative champions, @saldidomenico.bsky.social & Rep. Decker, joined the #LiftOurKids rally in support of raising cash assistance grants for MA families. Thank you both for continuing to be our biggest advocates in the State House to #LiftOurKids out of Deep Poverty!

Thank you to all those who rallied and testified in support of An Act to lift kids out of deep poverty (H.214/S.118) yesterday at the MA State House! As a united front, we made a powerful case to legislators to raise cash assistance grants and address Deep Poverty in MA.

Today is bill hearing day! The @liftourkidsma.bsky.social coalition will be rallying outside the State House at 11:30am before our hearing at 1pm to testify in support of Marjorie Decker and @saldidomenico.bsky.social bills to lift kids out of Deep Poverty. Join us! #LiftOurKids

Let's show legislators the incredible momentum and support that we have for the Lift Our Kids vision! RSVP for the rally here: bit.ly/LOKRally #LiftOurKids

Thank you to coalition member Rebekah Gewirtz of @naswma.bsky.social for her letter in the Boston Globe defending the importance of cash assistance grants. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/InDefenseOfC... #LiftOurKids

We want to hear directly from MA families whose lives have been impacted by cash assistance grants. We invite you to share your story with us by following the link: bit.ly/RaiseGrants #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

The MA Special Legislative Commission to Study Poverty, chaired by Marjorie Decker and @saldidomenico.bsky.social published their report which features increases to cash assistance grants as a key recommendation for alleviating poverty. Read more: www.liftourkidsma.org/action-1 #LiftOurKids

Over the past 5 years, thanks to #LiftOurKidsMA supporters, the Legislature has enacted 5 increases to cash assistance grants in the state’s annual budget. Although the Governor cut the fourth increase, the fifth increase just went into effect in April 2025. #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

Since 1988, the cost of basic needs has skyrocketed — but cash assistance for families living in deep poverty hasn't kept pace. #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

Unlike Social Security and other safety net programs, MA cash assistance programs do not have annual cost-of-living increases. Without funding to keep up with inflation, families in deep poverty will continue to fall farther behind. #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

The #LiftOurKidsMA Coalition is committed to raising cash assistance grants to help end Deep Poverty in MA. In 2025, the Deep Poverty level is $1,110 a month for a family of 3. #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

In April, Lakhenya joined #LiftOurKids to share her experiences as a former cash assistance recipient & speak to the impact grants have on the lives of families across Massachusetts. Thank you, Lakhenya, for being a voice in the movement to Lift Kids out of Deep Poverty! #mapoli

In April, Kiara shared her family’s experience getting cash assistance and made it clear: current grant levels aren’t enough to lift Massachusetts families out of #DeepPoverty. Thank you, Kiara, for raising your voice at the State House and advocating to #LiftOurKids! #mapoli

The #LiftOurKidsMA Coalition is relieved that cash assistance grants levels were preserved by the Legislature in the FY26 Conference Budget. Thank you to all of our members for your budget advocacy. We will keep fighting to end Deep Poverty in MA! #mapoli #EndDeepPovertyNow

#LiftOurKidsMA is lucky to have two strong advocates in the MA State House who continue to fight for increased cash assistance. We cannot thank Rep. Decker and @saldidomenico.bsky.social enough for their efforts and support in #LiftingOurKids out of Deep Poverty! #mapoli

#LiftOurKidsMA thanks Sen. Spilka, Speaker Mariano, Rep. Michlewitz & Sen. Rodrigues for maintaining the April 10% cash grant increase in FY26! Kudos to the House & Senate for rejecting the Gov’s proposed cuts to benefits for low-income families & very vulnerable people. #mapoli

We want to hear directly from MA families whose lives have been impacted by cash assistance grants. Our Coalition is continuing to collect these stories & invite you to share yours with us! bit.ly/LiftOurKidsS...

We mourn the loss of long-time coalition member, Dan Gilbarg. As co-founder of the Coalition for Social Justice & Executive Director of the Coalition for Social Justice Action Fund, Dan was an inspirational advocate for social justice who fought against poverty for many decades.

Lift Our Kids is a coalition of over 160 organizations fighting to raise cash assistance grants & end Deep Poverty in MA. Sign up here to learn more: LiftOurKidsMA.org #LiftOurKidsMA #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

TY Sen. Spilka & Sen. Rodrigues for maintaining cash assistance increases in FY 26. We are grateful to our champion @saldidomenico.bsky.social for advocating to lift kids out of Deep Poverty. #LiftOurKids #mapoli

TY MA Senate Ways & Means for maintaining cash assistance grant levels in FY26. But families need a further increase to keep up w/ inflation. Contact your Senator today & ask them to cosponsor @saldidomenico.bsky.social's Amendment #522 www.votervoice.net/GBLS/Campaig... #LiftOurKidsMA

Thank you to the 81 House members -- a majority! -- who cosponsored Rep. Decker's #LiftOurKidsMA budget amendment to increase cash assistance grants in FY26. Even though the House did not adopt the amendment we are deeply grateful for this demonstration of broad support to #EndDeepPovertyNow!

TODAY: Contact your State Rep & ask them to co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Decker's budget amend. #1445 to raise cash assistance grants 10% starting in Oct. 2025: www.votervoice.net/GBLS/campaig... #EndDeepPovertyNow #LiftOurKidsMA #mapoli

Last Thursday, our Coalition gathered at the State House to mark the steps we have taken towards ending Deep Poverty and push for further coverage. See coverage from @wwlp-22news.bsky.social here: Advocates rally behind endangered anti-poverty boost www.wwlp.com/news/state-p...

Now through 4/25: If you have not already, please visit the Lift Our Kids exhibit on the fourth floor of the MA State House. It highlights stories from parents receiving cash assistance and shows the impact raising cash assistance grants has on MA families! #EndDeepPovertyNow

Thanks to those who joined the #LiftOurKidsMA Coalition at the MA State House yesterday! Special thanks to our steadfast legislative leaders, Rep. Decker & @saldidomenico.bsky.social, & to April Jennison, Kiara Peña, & Lakhenya Tillman for sharing their stories about the impact of cash grants!

TOMORROW: Join the @LiftOurKidsMA Coalition, with @saldidomenico.bsky.social & Rep. Marjorie Decker at the MA State House at 2pm, Room 350, to celebrate the progress we are making to Lift Kids Out of Deep Poverty!

A visual display of our progress towards lifting our kids out of Deep Poverty is on exhibit at the MA State House, 4th floor, until April 25th. Come see the steps the #LiftOurKidsMA coalition is taking to #EndDeepPovertyNow in Massachusetts! #mapoli

To combat years of frozen funding for cash assistance programs, the #LiftOurKidsMA Coalition advocates for increasing grant levels. Today, we celebrate another incremental 10% increase taking effect, bringing us one step closer to our goal of lifting kids out of Deep Poverty!

Tomorrow marks the needed 10% grant increase for MA families receiving cash assistance. The Lift Our Kids MA Coalition thanks our legislative leaders @saldidomenico.bsky.social and Rep. Marjorie Decker, and all our MA Legislature supporters for this step towards ending Deep Poverty!

Did you know? MA cash assistance grants will go up 10% in April 2025. For a family of 3, a 10% increase means approximately $78 more per month. The Lift Our Kids MA Coalition celebrates this as an encouraging step toward lifting MA families out of deep poverty!

Your voice is powerful! The Lift Our Kids MA Coalition invites families receiving TAFDC cash assistance in MA to share how increasing grant amounts would make a difference!